Ep 7. Phoney Farmer/Ground Dog Day/The Intruder

Shaun the Sheep season 4 episode 7 is a collection of three short stories. The episode titled "Phoney Farmer" follows Shaun and the flock as they try to teach the farmer a lesson after he gets a little too carried away with his new smartphone. In "Ground Dog Day," Bitzer the sheepdog discovers that he's trapped in a never-ending loop of the same day, and must figure out how to break free. Finally, "The Intruder" sees Shaun and the flock confronted by a mysterious creature that's been sneaking around the farm at night.

In "Phoney Farmer," the farmer becomes completely absorbed in his new smartphone, ignoring the animals on the farm and causing chaos in the process. Shaun and the flock decide to play a prank on him, convincing him that his phone has turned him into a sheep. They set up a series of clues and challenges for him to solve, ultimately leading to a confrontation between the farmer and a very convincing Shaun-dressed-as-the-farmer. In the end, the farmer realizes the error of his ways and puts down his phone, rejoining the real world and the animals on the farm.

In "Ground Dog Day," Bitzer the sheepdog wakes up to find himself reliving the same day over and over again. He tries various ways to break the cycle, from eating different foods to taking different paths on his daily chores, but nothing seems to work. Eventually, he realizes that he needs to face his fear of the local cat, who's been causing him trouble in every iteration of the day. Once he stands up to the cat, time returns to normal and Bitzer is relieved to be out of the loop.

Finally, in "The Intruder," Shaun and the flock hear strange noises coming from the barn at night. They investigate, only to find a mysterious creature lurking inside. Initially scared, they soon realize that the creature is just a harmless hedgehog who's taken up residence on the farm. After some initial conflict, the animals learn to accept their new neighbor and even collaborate on building him a custom home.

Overall, Shaun the Sheep season 4 episode 7 offers a lighthearted and entertaining mix of comedy, adventure, and mystery. These three mini-stories show the diverse personalities and antics of the farm animals, highlighting both their individual quirks and their teamwork when facing challenges. Whether you're a longtime fan of Shaun or a newcomer to the show, this episode is sure to leave you smiling and feeling good.